Started off with bigger plans than what actually took place, but glad for the effort. I started my warm up and felt tight off the get go with a side ache. Surly it would pass after a good warm up. After .5 I wanted to quit:) Made it to 1.5 warm up then made myself start the intervals. Plan was 3 mile repeats at 5k pace. I did the first in 5:52. Felt pretty tired, but always do after the first and the rest are usually better. 800 jog in between with a quick water break. Jumped on for the second one and did it in 5:49. That one was harder. I was even tighter than before and my side ache was unrelentless. So, taking a lesson from my body, I ditched the last one and never looked back. I'm assuming the tightness is from being the first week of speed work. Next week will be better. I have definitely lost some fitness over the past two months, which I expected. Can't go against the laws of this sport. You reap what you sow, sometimes that is good, sometimes not so much. I'd like to work up to 5 mile repeats before next months race. We'll see if I can make it through at least 3 next time. Happy Running | 
